'Very proud' - Mamardashvili reflects on first Liverpool appearance

New Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili says he knows "the responsibilities that come with wearing the shirt" after making his first appearance in the pre-season friendly at Preston on Saturday.

The Georgia international played 45 minutes in the 3-1 win and told club media, external afterwards it was "a really proud moment".

"This badge means so much to so many people," he said. "I'm here just to give my best in every training session, in every match to help the team and earn the trust of our fans.

"Everybody knows this club has big ambitions and I want to be part of such [a] journey."

Mamardashvili caught the eye during Euro 2024 with his superb performances for his national side, clinching a move to Liverpool that finally became official earlier this month.

He faces a daunting test to oust first-choice keeper Alisson from between the sticks and preferred to focus on how delighted he was to be at Anfield.

"I don't like talking too much about myself," he said, "but I think I'm a very calm, concentrated goalkeeper and I'm very fast and quick.

"Ali is one of the best goalkeepers in the world right now and I can't wait to start to work [with] him and learn from him.

"I am very proud to be the first Georgian player for Liverpool and I know how much this means for my family and [for] Georgian people as well."